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American Graduate - Teacher Videos

In Summer 2012, UNC-TV interviewed teachers from a variety of schools to gather their thoughts on what can be done to stem the tide of students dropping out. These short video clips will give viewers an insider's look into the problems and solutions going on in our North Carolina schools.

Sylvia Miller: Biggest Challenge Computer and Technology teacher Sylvia Miller of CS Brown High School in Winton, NC explains her biggest challenge in the classroom.

Sherman Sumpter: Success Math teacher Sherman Sumpter of Cross Creek Early College High School in Fayetteville, NC explains his greatest succes as a teacher.

Jermaine White: DropoutBusiness and Technology teacher Jermaine White of STAR Academy in Lillington, NC answers the question, "What is the most common reason students drop out of school?"

Sherman Sumpter: Change Math teacher Sherman Sumpter of Cross Creek Early College High School in Fayetteville, NC explains the one thing he would change about American education.

Jermaine White: Change Business and Technology teacher Jermaine White of STAR Academy in Lillington, NC explains the one thing he would change about American education.

Rosalie Marcader: Biggest Challenge Math teacher Rosalie Marcader of C.S. Brown High School in Winton, NC explains her biggest challenge in the classroom.

Sherman Sumpter: Expectations Math teacher Sherman Sumpter of Cross Creek Early College High School in Fayetteville, NC explains how he introduces high expectations to his students.

Rosalie Marcader: Success Math teacher Rosalie Marcader of CS Brown High School in Winton, NC explains her greatest succes as a teacher.

Sylvia Miller: Teachers Prevent Dropout Teacher Sylvia Miller answers the questions, "How can teachers help students who are at risk of dropping out stay in school?"

Sylvia Miller: High Expectations Computer and Technology teacher Sylvia Miller of CS Brown High School in Winton, NC explains how she introduces high expectations to her students.

Sylvia Miller: Change Computer and Technology teacher Sylvia Miller of CS Brown High School in Winton, NC explains the one thing she would change about American education.

Jermaine White: Success Business and Technology teacher Jermaine White of STAR Academy in Lillington, NC explains his greatest succes as a teacher.